Bundaberg Hospital is seeking a dedicated CN Case Manager to be part of the Transition Care Program, a collaborative, government-funded initiative aimed at providing time-limited, goal-oriented rehabilitation for older patients following recent hospital admissions. This program offers flexible care packages designed to support patients in their recovery, helping them regain independence and improve their quality of life in the comfort of their own homes. If you’re passionate about enhancing the lives of older patients, apply for this rewarding opportunity at Bundaberg Hospital.

Job details

Take a chance, progress your career and discover all that the Wide Bay has to offer.

Your opportunity: 

• The Transition Care Program is an exciting jointly funded initiative of the Commonwealth Department of Health and Ageing and Queensland Health, offering time-limited and goal oriented flexible rehabilitation care packages to older persons who have had a recent acute or sub-acute hospital admission and live within the Wide Bay Health Service region. It is aimed at older clients, but age alone is not an eligibility criteria.
• The position of clinical nurse (Case Manager) will have responsibility for the assessing, care planning, provision of nursing care, coordinating and monitoring of allocated clients within the Transition Care Program. It also involves case management leadership and partnership working with Non-Government Organisations and external service providers who provide care and therapy to Transition Care clients.
• To provide expert clinical and patient-centred care within Transition Care Services by supporting the facilitation and provision of quality and cost effective nursing services which are consistent with contemporary standards and evidence-informed practice.

We encourage applications from First Nations nurses and midwives in line with Health Equity, Growing Deadly Families, and Hospital and Health Plan Strategies.

Find out more in the Role Description.

Our offer:

You will receive a competitive remuneration package value up to $65,950 p.a., comprising salary rates between $54.45 - $58.30 p.h., employer contribution to superannuation (up to 12.75%) and annual leave loading (17.5%) (Nurse Grade 6 (1)) (Permanent Part Time, 38 hours p.f.) (Applications will remain current for 12 months). Job Ad Reference: H2511WB669182

Other benefits include:  

• Generous superannuation contribution (up to 12.75%)
• Annual Leave Loading (17.5%)
• Fantastic salary sacrificing benefits
• Professional Development Allowance
• Professional Development Leave
• Flexible work arrangements
• Lower cost of living

Discover Bundaberg   

Bundaberg and the Coral Coast region is where the coastline meets the country, just four hours' drive north of Brisbane. Indulge in the region's fresh local produce, seafood and iconic drinks and enjoy endless stretches of family-friendly beaches and nearby national parks where you can camp, fish, swim and surf the day away. Bundaberg is the gateway to the Southern Great Barrier Reef and has an enviable year-round climate. The city boasts excellent shopping, sporting, cultural, education and tourism facilities including Mon Repos Turtle Rookery.  

How to apply:

The Role Description and Information Package provide specific information on how to apply for the advertised position. ***APPLICATIONS ARE ONLY ACCEPTED ONLINE***

Join our Hospital and Health Service family and see what it's like to be in a supportive workplace with engaged teams working together to ensure

‘Care, connection and compassion for all'

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

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Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• H2511WB669182 - RD (PDF)
  
  Launch your career with the WBHHS (PDF)
  
  Information for Nursing Applicants - 2023 (PDF)
  
  Document Preparation Guide (PDF)